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Ready or not, here she comes! New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger, crowned the “queen of thrillers” makes her MOTIVE debut and invites you into the terrifying world of Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten. Step into Adele’s shoes as she fights to outsmart both human competitors and nature’s fury to make it home to her children. A seemingly innocent game of hide-and-seek on a remote island transforms into a lethal battle for survival when a mysterious threat begins hunting the players. Unger’s innovative mix of action and psychological drama will surely draw you in with an intoxicating effect.

Moderated by Shari Lapena.

Generously supported by The Marilyn and Charles Baillie Family Foundation.

Close Your Eyes and Count to 10

"[Unger's] great at keeping you interested and not seeing all the twists that are coming with a fabulous cat-mouse game." – Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emmy-award winning actress An extreme game of hide-and-seek turns deadly in this riveting new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger, the "queen of thrillers you can also discuss with your book club" (BookPage). Charismatic daredevil and extreme adventurer Maverick Dillan invites you to the ultimate game of hide-and-seek. But as the players gather on Falcao Island, the event quickly spirals into a chilling test of survival.

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Lisa Unger

Lisa Unger is the NYT bestselling author of 22 novels. With books published in 33 languages and millions of copies sold worldwide, she is regarded as a master of suspense.

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